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Old Mar 13, 2019, 5:10 pm
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KenTarmac
 
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Originally Posted by wiivile
Can Trump unilaterally do that?
I know it was technically the FAA that did it, but is the FAA not at all independent?

I'm just curious, I'm not making a judgment call either way.
Yes the FAA is independent. Basically, as I see it, it comes down to this: The FAA made the call and he's taking the credit (As he's prone to do).
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